Maricopa Community Colleges  OSH105   20004-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/23/00  
OSH105      20004-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Construction Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Act. Common causes for accidents and fatalities in construction. Abatement techniques for construction specific hazards. Use of personal protection and lifesaving equipment. Specific types of health hazards related to the construction industry. Proper methods for handling hazardous materials. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
OSH105   20004-99999 Construction Safety
1. Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 CFR 1926. (I)
2. Identify the common causes of accidents and fatalities in hazardous areas of construction. (II)
3. Identify abatement techniques for hazards found in construction. (III)
4. Describe the proper use of personal protective and lifesaving equipment. (IV)
5. Identify specific causes of health hazards in the construction industry. (V)
6. Describe the proper techniques for materials handling. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
OSH105   20004-99999 Construction Safety
    I. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards
        A. OSHA Programs
        B. Introduction to Standards
          1. general duty clause
          2. subpart c: competent person
        C. Inspections
        D. Citations
        E. STD 3-1.1: clarification of citation policy
        F. Penalties
      II. Causes of Accidents and Fatalities
          A. Fire protection
          B. Materials handling
          C. Tools and machine guarding
          D. Welding and cutting
          E. Electrical
          F. Scaffolding
          G. Fall protection
          H. Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators and conveyors
          I. Motor vehicles, mechanized equipment and marine operations
          J. Excavations
          K. Concrete and masonry
          L. Stairways and ladders
          M. Confined space entry
        III. Abatement Techniques
            A. Fire protection
            B. Materials handling
            C. Tools and machine guarding
            D. Welding and cutting
            E. Electrical
            F. Scaffolding
            G. Fall Protection
            H. Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators and conveyors
            I. Motor vehicles, mechanized equipment and marine operations
            J. Excavations
            K. Concrete and masonry
            L. Stairways and ladders
            M. Confined space entry
          IV. Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment
              A. Subpart E
              B. Criteria
              C. Hearing protection
              D. Eye and face protection
              E. Respiratory protection
              F. Safety Belts, lifelines and lanyards
              G. Working over or near water
            V. Health Hazards
                A. Environmental controls
                B. Hazard communication
                C. Hazards in construction industry
              VI. Materials Handling
                  A. Potential hazards
                  B. Prevention
                  C. Moving, handling and storing materials
                  D. Safe lifting practices
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